Chasing the Moon

An unprecedented look at the decade-long odyssey to land a man on the moon. This documentary pulls back the curtain on the familiar narrative of the moonshot, revealing a fascinating stew of scientific innovation, political calculation, media spectacle, visionary impulses and personal drama.

Created by Robert Stone

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TrailerOfficialTrailer | Chasing the Moon | American Experience | PBS

TrailerTrailer | Chasing the Moon | American Experience | PBS

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Cast

Sergei Khrushchev

Self

Buzz Aldrin

Self

Michael Collins

Self

Frank Borman

Self

Yuri Gagarin

Self

Seasons

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